NOTES BY THE WAY.
THE KING'S DEATH.
So within the short space of a decade, two of England's greatest monarchs have been gathered to their forefathers. The death of the late King is not only a national calamity in every fence of the word.. By many it will be regarded in the nature of a personal loss," for the dead monarch was ever ready to exert his influence (and it was great) in the cause of peace and has pot praca been the blessed asset of a nation as war has ever been a sorrowful curse at all ages and at all times? To quote from the great Disraeli, the lale King's noble motto was "Peace with Honour," but during all that peaceful era, he did not fail to imprese upon the nation as a whole that the best way the country could serve the interests of peace was to be prepared for war. Perhaps if Edward VII of glorious memory was allow- ed to live a little longer, it would have beeg the greatest favour which Heaven could have hastawed, upon the English nation, but this in not the time to indulge in idle panegyrics, which are useless and futile before" "the dull, cold ear of death." The nation, can ably trust tbat the noble heritage which the late King has leit behjed bim will be taken as the model of his life's work by the King who has just bean appointed the head of countless millions and that all bis efforts will be directed in increasing the prestige of the noble legacy left by his father, for after all, peace is the only determining factor which brings to a nation happiness, coutentment and prosperity.
HOY SCOUTS.S
Really, the Colony is fast acquiring a reputa tion for thorough and complete earnestness in the matter of equipping itself with up-to-date and useful institutions. A thing has boly to he suggested and the next day, as it were, the thing is done and finished. A few months age, the Hongkong University was an institution which existed poly in the imagination of its snoguine-minded founder, Sir Frederik Lu gard. And now we are to be furnished will Two companies of boy scouts who are to be trained much on. the same Tinos as the existing bodies of boy scouts at home. Knowlog what a great pational asset are the organisations which have recently been started by the Hero of Malcking, the introduction of the system here cacnut but be welcomed both by parents and Governmeal. I wish every success to the movement.
THE LAUGHING PLANT.
If what the Philadelphku Kecord says Is correct, the world has given birth to another freak of nature and the science of botany will be considerably enriched by the advent of the ficak It appears that someone (we are not told who the fortunate individual is, which is only natural) bas just discovered a curious plant that grows in Arabia and known by the name of the." Laughing Plant, This name, the joutual already, quoted informs be, comes from the fact that anyone who eats its seeds cooot control his laughter. The natives of the district where this plaat grows, dry the seeds and reduce thens to powder. A small dose of this powder makes those who eat tact very much like foolish people. The saberest person will dance, shout and laugh like a madman aad rush about cutting up the most ridiculous capers for an hour. At the end of this period of hilarity, the reaction comes. The dancer is exhausted and a deep sleep comes upon him. After a nap of several bours, ba awakens with no recollection of the antics he has performed. After that, the only thing I can say is that, knowing the value of a good, hearty laugh, the discoverar of the re- markable plant will be conferring a boon upon a jaded world if he Imports a few reeds to different parts of the globe. I wonder if the Chinese (will turn to it when opium becomes
nem est?
THE DEADLY HATPIN, Last week I had something to say with regard to the appalling size to which lovely, woman's" bats have reached but the pus ance, which has been created with the advent of the man.moth, bat does not end with the chapian. My hat!" one is inclined 10 exclaim, "What about the deadly hat pla?". 1 fancy this evil is still worse than that of Chan- lecler millinery or mushroom toques. From as upimpeachable source, it appears that the "weapons" have been forbidden in the streets of Chicago. 1 incur the enmity of every woman in Chicago I intend to wage war releet- lessly against long hat pins," was an heroic de claration made by Alderman Bauler to the Judiciary committee of the Chicago Corporation- The commities-room was crowded with a de- putation of women protesting against the enact ment of the new city by-law limiting the length of hatpins to one iach beyond the brini, Wearing bats pierced with the mosi aggres. sive of pins, the deputation greeted the Alderman's declaration with cries of derision and indignatin. "The deadly snickerance," he said, "must be suppressed. If women like wearing carrote or roosters on their heads that Is an affair of their own. But when it comes
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
She's a help-mate, she's a rib, and sure I am
She's man's solace bero balow,
She's a ducky, she's a dairy, the's a lamp,
She's a guilding slar, I know,
And n moments of seclusion, Though she shows some slight confusion, You may safely tell her so.... She's a'minlatering angel (so says Scott),
“She's 'the s. It sex, she's (be fair, She's the weaker vessel (no) my dear, she's
Bot,
I was much mistaken" there!) ... When abo's wed, 'tis well to let har
Kdow sho's called the half that's better, As she's very well aware, She's a petticoat, à doanh, and it's true
She is lovely woman still;'
She's a lady, she's'a lydy, but if you
Wish to suffer every'il
Of the which may mortal dream, hail, Hail her merely as a female, - "And be certain that you will!
CASUAL CRITIC.
PASSING OF RING EDWARD.
LORD MAYOR'S SYMPATHY.
London, 7th May
The Duke and Duchess of Connaught are st present in the Suez Canal on their way home.
The Prince of Wales has sent the following legram to the Toed Mayar, Bit.John Kaill,
Jari:-
beloved father passed away peacefully at .45, "Iain deeply grieved to inform you that my The Lord Mayor replied tendering the sym pithy and condolence of the citizens of Lon dog and continued:"God in His mercy com fort you and the Princess. The prayers of the uation are with you and we keenly share your sorIOWS,"
The Lord Mayor sent a similar telegram to Qeed Alexandia.
Inst
COMMERCIAL.
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT: Reviewing the share business for the week, Messa E. S. Kadoorie & Co. write on 13th Business in local stocks has continued dull and restricted, and no changes of any import ance bave to be recorded.
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The sad news of the death of His Majesty King Edward VII, cast a gloom over the Colony and has no’doubt been responsible to a certain extant for the general 'Inactivity of the market,
· Rubbers hava recovered to some extent from the depression obtaining at the end of last week, but it would seem unlikely that the boom rates of last month will be again reached for the present. A fair business has been trans acted and the market has assumed, a healthier tona.
Banks-Hongkeng and Shanghai Banks are still quoted at 5960, but there are selfors at this rate and could possibly be had slightly cheaper. The prica in London is down 103., v'z" £91, National Broks are dealtered at $76,
Marine Jusurancer-Cantons hava advanced and sales have taken place at S175 and $1774, the market closing with further, buyers at the fattor rate. Univus have agaig bean sold at $840 with more shares offering. North Chinas stendy at Tis. 200. bave weakened to Tis. 110, Yangistes are
placed at the improved rate of $145) quest at $3. Hongkong Fires can now be ... Fire Insurances-China Fires are still in re-
Steamboats are offering at $30. Indo Chians Shipping-Hongkong, Canion and Macao are in some demand and sales at $71 have been effected. The price at home, according to Reuter," is the same, viz: 4.5/ for the prov China and Manilas are obtainable. at $8. ference and 1. S for the ordinary shares. Douglas Steamships have received a little attention and business at $33 has taken place; there has also been some inclination to buy furward Star Ferries are steady at $15 for the old and nɩ $14) for the new. Shell Transports tavo strengthebed considerably, the latest advices by wire from London making them 9; a large busless has been done in them locally at advancing rates.
Refineries-China Sugars' have weakened a little and are now offerlag at $:77. Luzons are obtaicable at $18.
Micing, Raubs have been dealt in to a fair extent at various rates, the market closing with ing Co. have beco sold at Tis.' 8. sellers at $8) Chinese Engineerißg and Min-
:
nad Whampoa Docks are still obtainable at Docks, Wharves, and Godowns.-Hongkong Sho, Shanghai Decks are quoted at Tis, 77. 557 and 558 with me buyers at the latter Kowloon Wharves have been dealt in at St, rate. Shanghai and. Hooglee Wharves are quoted alightly higher at Tix, 122,
Lands have lisen piled with at $102 and Lands, Hotels and Buildings.-Hongkong Humphreys at 58. Kowloon Lands are asked
for the old stares and at $331 for the new. for at Sjo. Hongkong Hotels 'remain at $1071. Shanghai Lands" are firmer with buyers at Tis, urz.
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could not be filled for want of tonnage in suitable position..
શું
Saigon/Boogkong-There have been a few are the highest since 1908. The total destruc charters only, though the prices obtained locally tion by fire of one of the biggest rice mills in prices on rice have risen considerably since Saigon has caused a panic in the market, and the occurrence Reports from the interior fidance in to be placed in same, sellers are to continue to prove discouraging, and if con-
by the unbarvested crop through the unson count upon a damage of about 40% sustained sonable rains experienced lately.
Ing the fortnight; latest fixtures have been Whilst 19 cents could be obtained early dur effected at 18 cents, and (bis figure can be taken as the closing.rate.
Salgon to North.-Several boats fixed to the' Philippines were fortunate enough to secure a cargo to the North, several charters being put through to Henkow and one to Nanking at 36/34 cents perpicul.
booked from here to Naoking, destination A cargo of 30,000 picule of rice has also been afterwards being changed to Tungchow, at 24 cants per picul,
cents per picul, to one port N. C. Java, for Saigon/Java has had a few settlements at 26 June loading.
Saigon/Philippines.-There has been a total absence of inquiries for loanage, recently re ported stocks being said to suffice' for some time to come.
done. .Saigon to other directions nothing has been
Bangkok Only one charter has transpired but the rush has subsided for the moman! al since last reported. Cargo contigues plentiful, paddy supplies have fallen off as a conse. quence of the Sang Kran holidays.”
Neachwang-The Canton market for beans outside toonaga bas therefore vanished. There and beancakes has collapsed, and demand for is only the fixture of nau steamer for Amoy done locally.
various inquiries remain unresponded to: Busi- Coal Freights from Japan continue firm and ness brought off in following directions:—
too $3 per son, Mijke zongay, private terms.
Majif Hongkong St.go to Sa, Wakamatsu/Can-
-Time-charters.-The Germ. s.s. Vorwuaeris bas again found employment in the South on month, and as, Fiume z months for ca:lle trade 6 months time-charter at Straits $4,000 por trade at Hkg. $5,8.0, both ara very 'satisfactory rates indeed for such size of vessels,
Sale. The small Germau s.6. Pelko 417 tous net reg, has been sold to Japan, terms are kopl private.
Sad Tonnage loading or to load --For -York, Brit barque Eclipas 2,969 tons net reg. autumn loading heace for Baltimore and Now
bave been chartated to take the berth in and Brit. ship Jutropolis; 2,632 tons met reg., September next” respectively.
Sail Tonnage Disengaged: None. Da. parture of Sailers None,
SU-PRESSION OF OPIUM.
bees specially detailed by the British Foreign Sir Alexander Hosie is reported to have Office to travel all over Chine to investigate Sir Alexander will be more than a year on his and report on the cultivation of the poppy. travels. He will make an exhaustive invästiga» tisu so as to forward an exact idea of bow far the suppression of the opium evit has been carried out, and to what extent the poppy in now, being cultivated.-N. 07. D. News,
GERMAN SYMPATHY Atelegram ofthe Ost saintischer Lloyd'states: The German Chancellor, Dr. von Bethmann. Hollweg, and Baron Schos, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs bare expressed to the British Government the sympathy of the Ger- -man Government on the death of King Edward, through Sir William Goschen, the British Am bassador in Berlin, and Count Wolf-Metternich, the Germao Ambassador in London. The German Emperor has given up bis intention of staying at Wiesbaden, and will presumably go to London. The festivities which are being prepared in Berlin for the reception of ex President Roosevelt, have been postponed. The Reichstag will give notice of public moutaing May 9 The Presidents of both Houses of the Prussian Dict have expressed in warm ad- dresses their sincere sympathy with the loss which has befallen the British reigning dynasty, The whole German Press publishes most cordial appreciations of the late King, especially the official. Reickraneriger. The Norddeul.che Allgemeine Zeitung praises the statesmanlike activity of King Edward and the highly esteemed position he has filed among the rulers of the world. The paper is mindful of the large; personal influence which King Edward exercised, over international politics as well as over the domestic politics of Great Britain, and the keenness of mind and with sellers at $ Ewas, according to advice Cotton Mills-Hongkong Cottons are weak perseverance with which the late King by wire, baye weakened, being now obtainable created new lines of policy and achieved his at Tix 13. Other Northern Mills (mall aims. The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung advices) are as follows:-Lau Kung Mows meations the fact that the frui acf" of govern-Tis. 74. Internationals Tis. 63 and Soy Chees ment of King Edward was the appointment of the German Emperor to be Field Marshal of
fis. 250,
the British Army: King George, it is pointed Tonkin Pulp and Paper Co.," has been well Miscelleneous. A recent flotation, The out, studied at Meidelberg University, and. was received and details appear elsewhere in this present at the opening of the Kiel Canal; circular. The company has been formed to From these tims as well as from other occa, acquire a large concession In French Iedo sions, when as Prince of Wales he has repre- seated the British Government, the Germán fusion, from which it is proped to nauugh on gth fast.
China on which bamboo grows in great pro prople bas the best recollections of the new factors paper pulp. The company is a com King,
bination of French and British Interests and from the presp clus would appear likely to provo a very successful venture. The shares have been dealt in at varying rates and possibly $32) would be paid for the partly paid (525 paid up), Green Islands have again been the medium of a large business but sellers still predomicate at $71 China Providents are firm and sales have taken place at $84. Hongkong Electrics have been booked at $10 and China Lights at 51.80; however, there are nons of the latter now obtainable under $1. Watsons are wanted after sales at $6. Hongkong Ropes can be placed to a small exical at $211. Fonk Trams have buyers both for the old and new shares. China Berocos have dripped back to St. Langkais have weakened a good deal and are offing at Tis, 1,375. Sumatras are also lower with sellers at Tis, 280.
SYMPATHY ABROAD.
London, May 9 Telegrams from Berlin state that the German Court has gone into mourning for a month.
Pope Pius X bas sent's most affecting tele- gram expressing bis warmest sympathy.
KING GEORGE V.
THE PRIVY COUNC.,
London, May
י.
In the course of his speech at the meeting of the Privy Council on Saturday King George said: "The earnest object of my life will be to follow the footsteps of my father and at the same time to uphold the constitutional govern meat of these realms. I am deeply sensible of my beavy iesponsibilities, but I know that I' can rely upon Parliament and people in these gis Rubber C, Ltd. has made its appearance, Rubbers-A local company- The Tocran island's and in my duminions over the seas for particulars of which are given in our quotation their help in the discharge of my arduous columos. Although it is a planting venture its duties and upon their strength and guidance-relatively small capital and excellent prospects N. C. D. News.
baye attracted investors and the sbares have been done at 7/6 premium for 7/6 parily paid shares; there are, however, sellers at this price. Ap- glo Malays are saiker firmor with buyers at 31/6, Castlefields are quali dias!, Casey Uniteds aro Allagars have improved to 7/3 in London and
risen to 471 Highlands have been dons at 3/5 prem. and Eastern Internationals have 145 and Kamunings at 9/9. premium, Kuala Lumpure are 15 Ledburys have been sold at various rates from 987 to 105/.. Linggis have been steady round about 64/-. Sungel Kapare are quoted 185/- buyers ex div. United Serdangs are firmer with none obtain. able under 14c. All Singapore Stocks remalu very quite at recent quotations with no busi
THE WEATHER.
On the 14th at 17.05 p-The depression lying
is moving towards N.E. over the Sea of Japan, The barometer has risen moderately to alightly over S. China and the Loochops, while it is inclined to fall in N. China,
N.E. of Japan.
Pressure is highest over the Pacific to the
to wearing swords they must be stopped. One lo the neighbourhood of S.W. [apan yesterday, man complained. to me that he was pearly decapitated the other day by the sweep of a cimitar worn by a beautiful stenographer in her hat. "in the tramway-cars passengers ara daily and hourly in danger of having their eyes torn out because their neighbour is a lovely lady addicted to this murderous fashion. The harpin, is the deputation arguas, may be the bbly weapon a woman has to ward off as attack. But let bar then wear it sheathed to her belt or hidden in a mass of plumage or hair. It will then come under the designallon of a concealed weapon." The committee bas unanimously adopted the new by-law,
CONCERNING HER.
Tàm following lines speak for themselves- and must have been written by a philosopher who must have had some experience in his time j
(On reading that woman objects to being:
Called a female.)
Moderate NE. and E. winds may be ex pected in the Formosa Channel, and moderato S.E. and E. winds over the northern shores of the China Sea.
at to mi to-day, 0.89. laches.
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours ending
JORECAST. 1-Hongkong and Neighbourhood, S.E winds, moderate; showary,
moderato.
2-Formosa Channel, N.E. and E. winds,
1-South coast of Ohion between Hongkong and Lamocks, S,E. and E. wlode, modpraté.". 4-Bouth coast of China between Hongkong | und Helvan, Same se Noj
to report, except small sales of Seadycrofts at $40 (Straits) and Glenealy at Set and $11 (Straits). United Singapores are quoted Szj ox sights from Singapore.
-FRBIGHT MARKET.
In their fortnightly report of 14th. Init.j Mesara, Lamke and Rogge write-The Lolght market daring the past fortnight has again been one of not much activity, inqalios poperally kurs fallen off, whilst some special ondern
BAZU-ANAM KUBBER CO.
An extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of the Batu Anam Rubber Co. was held at The meating, which
To-day's Advertisement.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
W OFFICES, to . QUEEN'S BUILD. INGS, Chater Road, hitherto occupied by tha TE have this day REMOVED our
National Bank of China.
E. S. KADOORIE & 00. Hongkong, 14th May, 1910.
COMMERCIAL,
TO-DAY'S RUBBER QUOTATIONS.
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May 14th, 3.00 p.m. The following quotations for rubbar shares, by wite, are supplied by Messrs. E. S. Kadoorle & Co.:-
was an entirely formal one, was prasided over by Mr. M. Speelman, and the others presents Dreciors) J. P. Rache, A. J. Watson, G. S. included Messrs. H. J. Craig (one of the Lindsay, and Maurice Beck, who acted as Secretary to the meeting.
Mr. Beck having read the notice calling the meeting, the Chairman spoke as follows
and is called in order to comply with the Hong. Gentlemen, this is a purely formal meeting
kong ordinances. The company was duly incor- porated on February 8th. The estate bas beta transferred to the company and at pie. sent the manager, Mr. S. W. Moorhouse, is making preparations for a vigorous plauting policy and this autumn your directors hope to have at least 500 acres more under jub her. There are two assistants on the estate, Mr Campbell and Mr Black, and the Singapore Agents are Messrs. Barlow and Co. From all
are progressing favourably. Steps have already reports at present to band, matters on the estate been taken to sue that the buildings are put in proper order to accommodate the staff. There is nothing more to do to-day and no business to transact, so I will conclude my few remarke by thanking you for your attendance this alternGOR.
The meeting then terminated.
Events Coming.
Saturday, 14th May, Boxing, Belle View Stadium, 9 p.m.
Monday, 16th May. Bank holiday.
Tuesday, 17th May. Sonitary Board mestlag, 345 p.m.
Wednesday, 18th May. Auction sale of 477 balas.raw allk, Na. 16 Godown, Kowloon, I am.
Thursday 19th May,
Legislative Council meeting, aga p.m.
Friday, 20th May,
Day of Mourning, dier non,
Monday, 23rd May.
Allagars
Anglo-Javas
Anglo-Malays
Tis, ao 32/6 ...$13
Balgownies sincerorgiessen Bats Tiga..somodoroving-asa...X÷0). Bertama
'Bukit Kajanga
24 an'
Bukit Rajabsuurummaana "Carey Uniteds.............35/- prem. Catlafields a............mat39/ Changkat Serdangi ............$30 Cheras komorumintiadvaruosa$11 Damansaras ...........185/. Eastern Internationals......47/6 prom. Fed, Selangors Glenealys...... Glenshiels Golcondas
Golden Hopes
Highlands and Lowlands Indragirls.....................” Inch Keapeths
+
..53 50
45/
157/6 ......$40
Jequies......... Jooglandurs...... Kamunings.................... 11/. prem Kuala Lumpors Lamadrous (fully paid) Lanadrons (ppd.) .............................105/- prem. Labuse wegen — Ledburys ...............................110). Liaggia ....................................6516 London Asiatics London Veatures Merlimans
Pegobs........
D
175{• 9/-
Rubber Trusta............................70). prem. Saggas
........310/-
Sandycrofts...$49 Sapongemuncian man41/.. Seafields marin ..Sekong »»40f. prem.
Shelfords .................. Singapore & Joboras-
Sumatra Paras.......... ..................... Sungal Chohs........................................[10]. Sangel Kapatitovaporteriomic200/" Tandjongs........ ....................55/- prem. [ Tangkahs ..................................30je prem. Toerangia....................................................7/6 prom. Blu Rantucky United Serdange140). United Singapores................. S3; ex righta United Sumaira ......14/6 United Langkats mai
Fara Rubber................... 11/- per lb.
dividend of 2/6,
London Asiatics have declared an interim
Entimations.
THE
DAIRY FARM Co.,
LIMITED.
Choice Australian
BEEF, LAMB, MUTTON,
RABBITS and HARES.
ASAHI BEER SAPPORO BEER
TO BE OBTAINED
FROM ALL WINE DEALERS
BANK HOLIDAY.
IN accordance with Ordinance No. 6 of
1875 the EXCHANGE BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Buzi. nesi on MONDAY, the záth instant, WHIT MONDAY.
Hongkong, 10th May, roto.
FR63 FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF
IN
HONGKONG.
WHITSUNTIDE HOLIDAY.
TN accordance with Ordinance No. 6 of 1876 all. FIRE INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the transaction of Public Business on MONDAY, the 16th instant |(WHIT MONDAY).
By Order,
A. R. LOWE,
Secretary... Hongkong, 13th May, 1910:
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MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION - OF HONGKONG. WHITSUNTIDE HOLIDAY.;--
'N accordance with Ordinanco Nò, 6.of 1876 all MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the transaction of Public Business on MONDAY, the 16th fastant (WHIT MONDAY},
.By Order,
A. R. LOWE, Secretary, Hongkong, jih May, 1910,
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G.
R.
THE
NOTIO.E.
HE attention of OWNERS or PRO- PERTY and CONTRACTORS in th
shares al par, Labus and Consolidated Malays are now Colony is directed to Clauses Nox 26 and 27 of the Water Works Ordinance 1993 and to the Water Works Regulations governing the construction of services for the supply of water: Any person infringing or neglecting to comply with the Clauses specified or with the Regulations Is liable to heavy penalties."
W. CHATHAM,
Water Authority.
SENAWANG Co.'s OUTPUT.
The directors of the Senawang Rubber Estrios Co, Ld, announce that the output of dry Para rubber from the Senswang estates for Public Works Department,
Hongkong, 12th May, rozo
the month of April was 4,305 lb.
DR.
DR MA
MACK
ENZIE'S
BURTON ON TRENT
SPECIALLY BREWED
FOR THE EAST
INVALI
STOUT.
MACKENZIE'S INVALID
STOUT...
UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY AND CONDITION.
LIGHT, PALATABLE AND HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS,
BEST VALUE.
Per Case 8 doz-Piula
Per. Cass 4 doz. Quarts...
$18.50
'20,50
Per Case 8 dos Splits
14.00
To be had also per doz, H. PRICE
CO., LTD.,
Telephone 185,
Auction sale of G. L. 34 RWD, MI PA, Wongkowe zich May, 190,
&
WINE MERCHANTS,
12, Queen's Road, Contral......
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